Pancreas Issue w/ Digestion problems?

[demtlard]

Hi,

I have a 2 year old Scottish Fold who has had digestive issues since we got her.  She also has the virus that causes FIP, which is a corona virus.  We give her GI 32 from Royal Cain, which seems the only food that she can tolerate, otherwise she will have diarreah or other digestive issues.  Since we started giving her this food her stools have been much better.  However, sometimes when we see her stool, there is jelly in it and also looks shiny, which the vet has told us could be a difficultly of the pancreas to digest fat.  I am wondering if there is anything that we can do to help our cat maintain a better quality of life and help her with the digestive issues further?

Thanks!

[Savas]

My wife and I do fosterage for a local rescue group, so we pick up a lot of information along the way. We haven't had this problem ourselves, but we were given the info by one of group workers. You're right, some of these things CAN be poisonous to animals, but she couldn't recall which ones (she was quoting from memory, knows she mixed in "human reference".) Which is why I'd check with the vet to confirm any of the above.
    

[demtlard]

Thank you for your reply.

Can I ask you where you got your information from? Are you a vet?

I have some concerns about giving my cat Cayenne pepper, Dandelion and several other thigns you mention. Some books indicate cats should never take some of those things.

For humans Cayenne is very good, I take some everyday.  But in Cats, I think it would be too spicy.

I would apprecaite any other information you should have.

Thanks

[Savas]

Hi,

In many cases, you can use the same vitimins/supplements for a cat that you would use for a person.  I have included a list of some that might help.  Ask at any vitimin store and try to get them in capsule form so you can open them and mix the powder with your cat's food or a lot of the time you can dissolve the powder in water and use a feeding/medication syringe to squirt the liquid into your cat's mouth.  Trying to force your cat to swallow pills on a regular basis will make you both miserable!  However, before you use anything like this, check with your vet to make sure any supplement or vitimin you want to use is safe and effective for your cat.

We have used vitimins and suppplements with our cats, especially when they have been sick or with strays who come in very thin, often with good results.  But you just have to check.

Good luck.  I hope this helps.

Cayenne ((Capsicum annum) is often used as an enhancer of other herbs in any formulation. It contains aromatic resins that promote circulation and strengthen the nervous and digestive systems. It's particularly useful in providing nutrients to the pancreas and liver, which support digestion and maintain blood sugar balance. It contains carotenoid pigments, flavonoids, ascorbic acid and volatile oil. Its action is strongly stimulating to the circulation and upper digestive tract.

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) contains trace minerals, inulin (similar to insulin), potassium and betacarotene. It is a wonderful herb for the digestive system, especially the liver, gall bladder and pancreas. It acts as a digestive and hepatic (liver) tonic, cholagogue, diuretic, and detoxifier. Dandelion also has a lipotropic effect that can help reduce cholesterol. The herb is a source of potassium sodium, phosphorus and iron. The leaves are a richer source of vitamin A than carrots and contain some amounts of vitamins B and D.

Uva ursi (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) is well known for benefitting the urinary system, but it also benefits the pancreas. Uva ursi is known as an astringent. It contains glycosides, tannins, flavanoids, and resin. It has an astringent effect on the lower digestive tract. Uva ursi contains vitamin A, iron (chelated-iron) and manganese.

Bittersweet (Solanum dulcamara) The stems are used for treatment of sluggish liver related to poor assimilation of fats.

Zinc, calcium, nickel, molybdenum, magnesium and cobalt are minerals and trace elements necessary for the good functioning of important metabolic reactions in the pancreas